Irish Open Poker: From Pub to Global | Cork News

The Irish Open poker tournament just shattered records with over 5,000 entries and a €4.9 million prize pool—making it Europe’s biggest no-limit event since 1980. Players from 86 countries descended on Dublin’s historic Royal Dublin Society, once a livestock hall now perfectly outfitted for poker madness. Born in a pub above a betting shop in 1980 by Dublin bookmaker Terry Rogers, the tournament has grown into a global brand—with festivals already popping up in Sydney and Marrakech and a U.S. stop planned for 2027. Its late-March timing cleverly positions it as the perfect kickoff before Vegas and summer circuits. Ireland’s poker scene thrives on grassroots events that funnel new players into the big leagues, turning one man’s Vegas-inspired dream into a worldwide sensation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf887bb211ea240b